Advice on Sat.Nav from new member

John Juno
John Juno Forum Participant Posts: 9
edited March 2016 in Motorhomes #1

Hi

I have just puchased my first Motorhome after many many years with cruisers. There seem to be many Sat Nav systems out there and I have got it down to two which I think will do the job.

The Garmin 760MT-D7 and the Avtex Club Edition

The Avtex has got the Club sites it but only a 6" screen and is some £70 more that the 760MT-D7.

Anybody out there who can tell me the best to buy any advise is most welcome.

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  • EJB986
    EJB986 Forum Participant Posts: 1,153
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    edited March 2016 #2

    Have never considered paying more than £100 for a Sat Nav.

    All 'normal' one's are fine if used with common sense....however the cost may be of no consequence and the fact that it says 'Caravan' in the adverts may be considered more suitable!

    You will get Yes and No answers!!Happy

  • layton1837
    layton1837 Forum Participant Posts: 109
    edited March 2016 #3

    John have a look under parts and you will find reviews of a saynav for under £30 I have purchased the 5" & & 7" both as good as my £330 Snooper which cost £70 for map updates

  • layton1837
    layton1837 Forum Participant Posts: 109
    edited March 2016 #4

    John Link for satnav
    Igo 9 my way Navitex Sat Nav

  • John Juno
    John Juno Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited March 2016 #5

    Many thanks I was concerned that I needed to programme in the Rigs size and weight . I think from what you have said that I must not treat it as" the fountain of all knowledge".

    The link is great thank you Farmhouse

     

  • InaD
    InaD Club Member Posts: 1,701 ✭✭
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    edited March 2016 #6

    Aldi will have, on the 17th of March, the Garmin Camper 660LMT-D Sat Nav at £199.99.  I have no idea how it rates as a Satnav, but it is a good price, as Amazon are selling it for nearly £261.  I know it's not the model you quoted but perhaps at that price
    worth further investigation?

  • John Juno
    John Juno Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited March 2016 #7

    That sounds like a good buy,dare I say it my Wife and Maps do not mix so I need the best or it will all end in !!!!!!!!!!!!!. which is not a good idea, has anybody out there tried the Avtex Club offering,which she favours.

  • QFour
    QFour Forum Participant Posts: 442
    edited March 2016 #8

    Whichever you go for make sure you can add your own POI file. You will not always want to stop on camp sites. We used to keep our boat on the East Coast so know a few nice places where you can have a few free nights down by the water.

  • petertr
    petertr Forum Participant Posts: 199
    edited March 2016 #9

    Am I missing something?  I use Navfree, now called navmii on my phone.  Its totally free, has all maps free across the world

    And I can search for anything i need in the app.

    Aside from caravan friendly specific sat navs I guess.  But Navmii has a "lorry route" option.  Never tried it though.

  • Slowbo
    Slowbo Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited March 2016 #10

    I use the Falcon Navigator. You can put in size / weight details but their support is very poor - they don't seem to answer emails

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